Travel
Taipei Spring Travel Fair kicks off — grab an ultra-affordable suitcase and travel abroad!
The first major travel event of 2012, the “6th Taipei International Spring Travel Fair 2012,” has begun. It will be held from March 30 to April 2 at Hall 1 of the Taipei World Trade Center. In addition to numerous well-known domestic and international travel...
One-night stay with two meals plus a visit to President Town: Airport hotel partners with Taiwan Tourist Shuttle
Taiwan’s only five-star international airport hotel—China Airlines Novotel (NOVOTEL)—has teamed up for the first time with Taoyuan County Government’s Taiwan Tourist Shuttle “Cihu Line.” The package takes you around “President Town,” allows direct visits to the unreserved “Hou Cihu,” and includes a trip to the “Daxi Flower Farm,” which draws inspiration from Hokkaido’s flower-covered fields in Japan. Guests can also enjoy a “holiday-only” Hokkaido food festival at the hotel’s Le Pain Restaurant. Participants in this “Savor Hokkaido, Explore a Charming Town” package have the chance to win a round-trip Taipei–Hokkaido flight sponsored exclusively by China Airlines, plus an overnight stay at the Accor Group’s Mercure Hokkaido Hotel in Japan!
Historical stories brought to life with animation effects: Confucius Temple 4D Theater opens
Starting today, Taipei Confucius Temple has transformed the Minglun Hall into a brand-new 4D special effects cinema, and produced two 4D stereoscopic films—“Confucius” and “Taipei Confucius Temple”—for regular screenings. The so-called 4D refers to...
Great Deals Galore: 10 Highlights Announced – Taipei International Spring Travel Fair Kicks Off March 30
The 6th "Taipei International Spring Travel Fair" in 2012 will take place from March 30 to April 2 at Taipei World Trade Center Hall 1. On the opening day at 10 AM, the first 100 visitors aged 18 or above who arrive early can head to the Xinyi Road entrance...
The 1-hour lights-out campaign on March 31 calls for over 100 major architectural landmarks across Taiwan to join in
The Wilderness Conservation Association teams up again with the world’s tallest green building—the Taipei 101 Financial Center—to jointly support the 2012 "Earth Hour" campaign, inviting over 100 major architectural landmarks in Taiwan...
Enjoy half-price rides on the Kenting Streetcar during Spring Scream & get discounted combo tickets until the end of June
With the arrival of the Spring Scream Music Festival in April, Pingtung Bus will offer a 50% discount on all Kenting Streetcar rides from 4/4 to 4/8, along with additional service frequency; additionally, from April through June, it also provides the “Taiwan High-Speed Rail & Kenting Express Cooperative Ticket Package” for more affordable travel to Kenting!
Internet TV Era: Sony’s Flagship Model Makes a Stunning Debut!
Is your TV keeping up with the Internet TV trend? Sony Internet TV, which sets the highest standards for picture quality, once again pushes the boundaries of imaging technology with the launch of its new HX85...
Fine dining and fine wines paired with F1's only night street race — a new top-tier travel choice
Watching an F1 race live isn’t rare, but gaining daily limited access to the team paddock during the day with a personal guide, then enjoying the night from a top-tier VIP box with champagne in hand while watching Ferrari driver Felipe...
Best deals at Spring Computer Show – Limited-time offers on 7T ViewPad
Known for its affordable and stylish designs, ViewSonic created a magical amusement park at this year’s Spring Computer Show, dazzling the crowd with cheerful, vibrant balloon displays; and the most eye-catching ultra-new product of the show — Taiwan’s first...
Taiwan's First Hair Art Exhibition at Gold Museum
Taiwan’s first art pieces created using human hair as the medium are now on display at the “Jinshui Special Exhibition Room” of the Gold Museum in the exhibition titled “Life as Art—Xu Yizong’s Hair Painting Exhibition.” The exhibition runs until May 6th. Don’t miss your chance to witness the magic of hair art...
Mandarin Airlines Taichung–Seoul route launches April 6
To serve the residents of the Greater Taichung area and meet the peak summer travel demand, Mandarin Airlines announced today (April 5) that it will launch a direct flight route from Taichung’s Chingchuankang Airport to Incheon Airport in South Korea starting April 6 of this year...
The Titanic Belfast Memorial Celebrates Its Opening with a Light Show on April 7
The world’s largest Titanic Belfast Memorial will hold a celebratory opening light show at 9:00 PM local time in the UK on April 7 (4:00 AM on April 8 in Taiwan time) in Belfast, the capital of Northern Ireland...
Miaoli County Launches Accommodation Evaluation Program – Free Registration for Operators Starts Now
The Miaoli County Government has launched the “Licensed Accommodation Service Quality Certification and Five-Star Evaluation” campaign, which will draw on evaluation systems from the Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications as well as those of advanced countries worldwide, while also reinforcing Miaoli’s unique identity to align with local characteristics, industry culture...
For the first time in 125 years, Taiwan Railways has its first female train driver
In 125 years, Taiwan Railways' first female driver will officially take up her post in August this year. Currently, these two female trainees have both completed 4.5 months of theoretical education in the driver training class at the Taiwan Railways Administration’s Employee Training Center and have now begun on-the-job driving training. Upon passing the relevant driver qualification review and assessments, they are expected to officially become qualified drivers in August and December of this year respectively.
2012 Spring Travel Fair – Preempt the Deals Online at Yangmingshan Tianlai
As spring and summer approach, major hotel and travel operators have begun attracting consumers through spring travel exhibitions. In addition to the recently concluded Taipei Spring Travel Fair, the Taichung International Travel Fair and the Kaohsiung International Travel Fair are set to follow on April 20 and May 4 respectively, bringing together hundreds of domestic and international leisure and travel businesses. Well-known domestic and international travel and hotel brands are also launching numerous promotional offers to boost consumer interest in spring and summer travel. Yangmingshan Tianlai Hot Spring Resort has even beaten the official start of the spring fair by launching an “Online Spring Travel Fair,” allowing consumers to skip the crowds and book deals online with ease—whether you’re in northern, central, or southern Taiwan, you can grab the best offers all at once.
The online vote for Taiwan’s Top 100 Snack Shops – which is your favorite?
The “Taiwan’s Top 100 Snack Shops” online voting campaign is now in full swing. Voting runs until 6:00 PM on April 20th, with each person allowed 10 votes per day. Participants have the chance to win great prizes every week. ...
The Grand Parade of the Goddess of Mercy Temple in Luermen: 11 Local Community Groups Showcase Their Skills
The series of events for the Tainan Incense Offering Festival continues, with the authentic Luermen Goddess of Mercy Temple officially beginning its journey on April 7. The temple is holding its triennial incense-offering (Yi Xiang) and grand parade rituals from April 7 to 9, during which it will tour through 11 local districts...
Guest with aesthetics master Jiang Xun in Chishang
The 3rd “Chishang Spring Plowing Picnic Festival” will be held at 3:00 p.m. on April 28 (Saturday) by the Dapo Pond in Chishang. This time, the Taiwan Good Foundation has specially invited aesthetics master Jiang Xun to conceptualize and plan the event, themed “Poetry in Chishang, Singing to Nature...”
Clown Humor Embraces Boldness – Traditional Performing Arts Festival Kicks Off with Wit
Often playing the role of the supporting green leaf, clowns hold an indispensable value in theater. The “2012 Traditional Performing Arts Festival,” organized by the Preparatory Office of the National Center for Traditional Arts in Taiwan, has set this year’s theme as...
Cycle around Sun Moon Lake by bike and enjoy the fireflies — an eco-friendly leisure ride
Known as one of the "Top 10 Most Beautiful Bicycle Paths in the World," the Sun Moon Lake Scenic Loop attracts numerous cycling enthusiasts. From now until April 28, the Sun Moon Lake National Scenic Area Administration is launching the "Sun Moon Lake Cycling Trail..."